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Your future might be bright, but that’s not the only reason you’ve gotta wear shades.
Oof, see what not wearing sunglasses on a midday walk on a gleamingly sunny-but-there’s-snow-on-the-ground day does to me? Causes me to make awkward references to ’80s pop songs. The UV rays must have shorted out a synapse or two. Or 25.
What happened was that about 3 weeks ago, I lost my sunglasses. My prescription sunglasses. The ones I’d managed to hold onto for almost 7 years. The first week, I spent hunting furiously for them. The second week, I spent in denial. The third week, I got myself in for an eye exam and ordered a new pair. Next week, they’ll be in.
While all this was going on, I’ve been leaving my house without the soft, safe protection of my treasured polarized, UV-protecting lenses. And the effects have not been good. Not only am I squinting a lot (which causes wrinkles), but the skin around my eyes has gotten irritated and dry from sun and wind exposure (the eye doc instructed me to use hydrocortisone to treat it).
And those are just the outside problems. Inside the eye, dangerous UV rays from the sun can cause early development of cataracts and a host of other vision-hampering problems. Remember, those rays are out there, even on cloudy days, and even in winter, when the sun is farther away from the Earth. Sunglasses are a 365-day-a-year must.
There is an upside to this healthy living tip. It’s fun to pick out sunglasses! And optometrists will tell you that fabulous sunglasses are preferable because if you look good, you’re more likely to wear your sunglasses regularly. So go for it (I did….I can’t wait for my shmancy new shades to come in)!
(image via: http://www.fyeocastro.com/)
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posted January 8, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Oh yeah!i never run out of sunglasses,and i love wearing shades when i go out,can’t live without my shades anymore,Thanks for the inventor of sunglasses,i am enjoying the benefit of wearing them
but the one i use in the lab,ouch!!!oh well,better throw it away.
thanks!
posted May 25, 2010 at 4:39 pm
I almost got these really cute Chanel ones last year and I got a D&G pair instead… I may regret my decision.
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posted August 31, 2010 at 11:59 am
I never go without a pair of sunglasses! I have so many stored at my house because I find myself wearing them, even if it’s not sunny out. It’s interesting to hear the first-hand experience of you not having them and the effects it had on your health. Thanks for sharing!
posted November 18, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Thanks you for the good advice about wearing our sunglasses everyday. I never thought that not wearing it during winter can also cause eye problem. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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posted December 2, 2010 at 9:00 am
Sunglasses are very helpful. For me, it’s trendy look-like and useful gadget. It protect us from the sun, dust. Not only in summer time, we are going to use it but also winter time, it can keep our eyes from snowy and windy day.
posted December 2, 2010 at 9:27 pm
I’m glad I’m fond of using sunglasses. Yeah, it’s very useful and helpful. I always have one in my bag.
posted December 13, 2010 at 7:55 am
I feel better if I wore my sunglasses.
posted December 15, 2010 at 10:09 am
Your future might be bright, but that’s not the only reason you’ve gotta wear shades. Awesome ! makes me laugh though!
posted January 3, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Actually, the sun is CLOSER to the Earth in winter. The reason why it’s colder in the Northern Hemisphere is because the Earth is tilted AWAY from the sun in it’s orbit. See http://www.space.com/spacewatch/301206_happy_perihelion.html
for more info. The point is correct that ultraviolet (UV) rays are harmful even in winter. And since snow has a very high reflectance, you have to be very careful when doing winter activities because you will get almost a double-dose of UV rays. This can cause both short and long-term damage to your eyes. Choose sunglasses with the help of a professional to make sure they give you adequate protection from UV rays on sides, top and bottom.
posted January 4, 2011 at 11:22 pm
Now I know in this blog post how important sun glasses for protection. Nice topic!
posted January 14, 2011 at 7:49 am
Wearing sunglasses during winter is one way of protecting your eyes from around a lot of snow that can reflect those harmful rays to your little retinas!
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posted January 18, 2011 at 9:55 am
Aside from its beneficial effect, it makes you trendy looking. Nice!
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posted November 9, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Absolutely right– you gotta wear shades all year! I like Waveborns since they donate a pair of glasses to someone in need. Stylish with a soul, can’t beat that!